Northwest Minnesota Arts Council 
 

 

 


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GRANTS 

The Northwest Regional Arts Council offers six granting programs with State of Minnesota and McKnight Foundation funding.  Click to view an archive of most grants funded since 2000.  Click to view photographs of previously funded public art projects. 

You have the following options to request an application:

  • call Mara Wittman, Arts Council Director at 1-218-745-6733 and request materials
  • e-mail a request to mara@nwrdc.org  
  • download the programs guidelines and application to Acrobat Reader for printing, each file is listed under the brief program description below.  An Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed in order to download and read PDF documents. The Acrobat Reader is commonly bundled with popular graphics and publishing software, and is also available as a free download (viewer only) via the Adobe Web site. You may access the Adobe Acrobat Reader download Web page at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 
  • all applications are available in an on-line form below, make sure you read all instructions.  The most important thing to note is you cannot save.  Also you will need to print out the pages so do not allow the boxes to scroll since text you type there will not appear when you print. 
  • Grant instructions.

Grants Available

Forms for the Public Art Program. (note:  program no longer offered)    Photos of previous public art projects. 

Northwest Minnesota Artist of the Year and Arts Advocate of the Year form and information.  $500.00 and an award and public recognition at the artist reception. 

ARTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE GRANTS  (gray application)

Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grants:  Supported by funds from the state legislature, locally produced projects and events - as well as sponsorship of performances of touring companies and artists in the schools - are supported through the Council’s grants program. These grants are a maximum of $6,000.00.   Deadlines: 1st of August, November, February and May.  There is an extra deadline on June 1, 2010.  Please use the same form as below.  This June 1 deadline will be open to individual artists and $25,000 + of funding will be reserved for Public Art projects.      

  1. First read and become familiar with the entire guidelines and application form for this new program. 
  2. The application is in three parts on-line.  You can use the fill in the blank cover page and the fill in the blank budget page.  The main narrative pages to submit are available in word for your convenience. 
  3. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.

ARTS PROJECT GRANTS  (yellow application)

Arts Project Grants: The name has been changed from production assistance/sponsorship grants to arts project grants.  Supported by funds from the state legislature, locally produced projects and events - as well as sponsorship of performances of touring companies and artists - are supported through the Council’s grants program. These grants are a maximum of $3,000.00.   Deadlines: 1st of August and February, November also is funds are available.   

  1. First read the Acrobat Reader version of the Arts Project Guidelines with Application.
  2. Decide whether you would like to fill in the application form on-line or print the Acrobat Reader version of the application.
  3. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  4. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Arts Project Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) (Acrobat Reader version 2010) or complete the final report form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date.  
ARTISTS IN THE SCHOOLS  (pink application)

Artists in the Schools Grants: Under this program, school districts may apply for grants of up to $3,000.00 to sponsor residency activities with artists.  A 10% cash match is required to be eligible.  Each school district can receive up to $3,000.00 of grant funds each fiscal year.  Due to the popularity of this category 75% of the funds will be distributed in August and 25% in February.  Deadlines: 1st of August and February.  There is an extra deadline on May 20, 2010.  Please use the same form as below. 

  1. First read the Artists in the Schools Guidelines and General Grant Instructions.
  2. Decide whether you would like to fill in the application on-line or print the Acrobat Reader version of the application.
  3. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  4. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Artists in the Schools Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) or complete the final report form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date.  
SMALL CAPITAL  (brown application)

NWRDC/McKnight Small Capital Grants: Assistance is available to arts organizations for capital expenditures. These grants are a usually about $2,000.00.  Deadlines: 1st of November and possibly February.  Special April  1, 2010 deadline for schools application    

  1. First read the Instructions for Completing the Small Capital Grant Application.
  2. Decide whether you would like to fill in the application on-line or print the Acrobat Reader version of the application.
  3. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  4. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Small Capital Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) or complete the final report form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your check is issued. 

ARTIST FELLOWSHIP  (blue application)

NWRDC/McKnight Northwest Minnesota Artist Fellowship Grants: Assistance for adult individual artists, living in our seven county region, to enhance their careers. These grants are for $1,200.00 each with one application receiving a $4,000.00 fellowship award.  Deadline: 15th of October.

  1. First read the Instructions for Completing the Northwest Minnesota Artist Fellowship Application.
  2. Decide whether you would like to fill in the application on-line or print the Acrobat Reader version of the application.
  3. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  4. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Individual Artists Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) or complete the final report form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date.  

STUDENT ARTIST TRAINING MENTOR (purple application)

NWRDC/McKnight Student Artist Training Grants: Assistance is available to students for a mentorship and/or to attend a training workshop that is not related to credit. Students must be in high school and a resident of our seven county region. These grants are for $500.00.  Deadline: October 15th (special April 1, 2010 deadline) 

  1. First print out the Fact Sheet for a quick reference to the program.  Check out the Poster.    
  2. Then read the Instructions for Completing the Student Artist Training Application.
  3. Decide whether you would like to fill in the application on-line or print the Acrobat Reader version of the application.
  4. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  5. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Student Individual Artist Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) or complete the final report form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date. 

HISPANIC ARTS INITIATIVE GRANT (coral application)

NWRDC/McKnight Hispanic Arts Initiative Grants:   The next regular Hispanic Arts Initiative Deadlines are November 1st and February 1st.  Hispanic grant guidelines.    

  1. Print the Acrobat Reader version of the Hispanic Arts Initiative Grant.
  2. Complete the application and mail to our office by the deadline with the required narrative attachment sheet.
  3. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Hispanic Arts Grant Final Report (Acrobat Reader version).  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date. 

PUBLIC ART PROJECT  (green application)

Public Art Program: For public art projects, we are strongly encouraging applications in our new Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund Grant program.  This is the gray section above.  There will be dedicated funding each year to provide for many new public art projects throughout our region. 

Photos of previous public art projects. Our previous public art program existed up to 2003.  We are excited to offer more public art opportunities again with new funding.   

  1. Complete the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund application and mail to our office by the deadline.
  2. If you are selected to go on to the next steps in the application process read the Instructions for Completing the final application.
  3. Fill out and return the Artist Selection Form (Acrobat Reader version) or (on-line version) in order for your artist to be approved and model creation to begin.
  4. Fill out and return the Final Application Form (Acrobat Reader version) or (on-line version), this form includes a detailed budget and the presentation of the model to the Arts Council.
  5. If you are awarded a grant, you can use this web site to print out an additional copy of the Public Art Project Final Report (Acrobat Reader version) or complete the form on-line.  This report is due 60 days after your project's ending date.  This is an evaluation of the project.  

 

 

 

See the staff page to direct your questions to the correct person at the Northwest Regional Development Commission (NWRDC). 

NWRDC    115 South Main, Suite 1    Warren, MN  56762    218-745-6733

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